1:30 PM,
Dec. 21, 2013

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Shin-Soo Choo.

Written by

Bob Nightengale
USA Today Sports

Shin-Soo Choo has agreed to terms on a seven-year deal for $130 million with the Texas Rangers, taking the final impact hitter off the free agent market and completing a potent off-season makeover in Arlington.

Two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed Choo's agreement with the Rangers. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized.

Choo had turned down a seven-year, $140 million offer from the New York Yankees before the Yankees agreed to terms on a $153 million deal with outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. ...